A crew of Boston music veterans find themselves living and hanging out in Hollywood. The spark was Jonathan Anastas (DYS, Slapshot). He snagged bassist Jaime Sciarappa (SSD, Slapshot), drummer Al Pahanish (DYS, Powerman 5000), guitarist Johnny “Rock” Heatley (Half Cocked) and a special guest solo or three from Adam Porris (DYS, Far From Finished, Wax, The Calamatics), adding vocalist, bassist and keyboard player Mark “Muddy” Dutton (LA Guns, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Dwight Yokum).
Aside from the obvious Boston hardcore connection, the core group of friends also shared a deep love for that dirty L.A. Sunset Strip mythology and great American rock and roll. After a few sweaty jam sessions in the legendary rooms of S.I.R, the outcome was recorded. Anastas wrote the music, swapping his bass for an arsenal of vintage Gibson guitars. The guys holed up for a weekend in a dark Hollywood recording studio. Paul Mars Black (Founding member of both LA Guns and the Mau-Mau’s) engineered the session while Josh Fields mixed all the tracks. Mark “Muddy” Dutton produced, and even threw down some keyboards. The tracks were mastered by legend Howie Weinberg.
The story doesn’t get much deeper than that. A love letter to pre-Instagram, no-iPhone, sweaty high octane rock and roll nights on the Sunset Strip before an after-hours party at some Von Dutch and Juicy-wearing teen starlet’s place in the Hills.
Detailed and boasting a lot of authenticity, this is the latest from L.A. (by way of Boston) band DYSBANDED. Having brushed up on the band’s history a bit brings a fresh appreciation and understanding for what they’re trying to accomplish with their sound. A little bit grimy, a little bit sexy, and a lot laid back, Bitter is a ode to the rock of yesteryear and evokes all of the stylish imagery inherent in the era that is the subject of worship for this band. A fresh take on a classic genre and beautifully rebellious within the context of today’s music scene, don’t sleep on this gem.
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